carb jets

I have a new to me Vmax1200 with the 4-4 Cobra Exhaust on it. I know...I know it sucks. I hate how it looks and sounds but it's what I got right now. Planning on a 4-1 full exhaust and an S7 or Muscle kit this winter. For now, I have an idle problem. It backfires and lean pops on the rear two...

Hi All, I am busy stripping and cleaning my carbs. The "Pilot Jet" as shown in the attached pic is solidly blocked. The Jet is shown as No. 17 Firstly, I am not sure if this should be blocked I.e. a blanking jet or is it in fact blocked. I tried inserting some soft aluminium wire into it with no...